How to use this updater

STEP1 Download the firmware upgrade and the transfer program.

You can download the firmware upgrade using the "Downloading the firmware upgrade" link on this page.

Windows PC users

Firmware upgrade

File name

FPUPDATE.DAT

File size

4,964,580 bytes

Firmware upgrade transfer program

File name

FPUPDATETRF.EXE

File size

135,168 bytes

Downloaded files must be put on desk top of your PC.
If the file size does not match the figures given above, download the firmware update file again.

Macintosh users

Firmware upgrade

File name

FPUPDATE.DAT

File size

4,964,580 bytes

Firmware update transfer program

File name

FPUPDATETRF.dmg

File size

85,122 bytes

Downloaded files must be put on desk top of your PC.
If the file size does not match the figures given above, download the firmware update file again.
Double-Click "FPUPDATETRF.dmg" to make a new folder that includes "FPUPDATETRF".
Move "FPUPDATETRF" in the new folder onto desk top of your PC.

STEP2 Copy "FPUPDATE.DAT" to the media.

(The data is copied without generating a folder.)

The software provided on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera must be installed on the PC.
Always use the AC adapter when upgrading the firmware.

Windows PC users/Macintosh users

1.Remove all the USB devices connected to the PC except for the mouse.

2.Connect the camera to the PC.
* Refer to the FinePix F30 Owner’s Manual (p.117) for more information on connecting the camera.
If FinePix Viewer were activated automatically, you should inactivate it.

(Example on Windows)

3.Double-click the "FPUPDATETRF" file on desk top of your PC.
Click the [OK] button on the window.

(Example on Windows)

4.Click the [Exit] button on the window.

5.Cancel the DSC connection and disconnect the camera from the PC.
This completes the copying of the firmware upgrade to the Media.

STEP3 Update the firmware using the media.

Load the media containing the copied firmware update into the camera.

STEP4 Turn the camera on.

Turn the camera on while holding down the [BACK] button.
*This screen appears regardless of whether the AC adapter is already connected or not.
When this screen appears, press the [OK] button.

Press the [left button] to select "OK".
(The screenshot is an example of firmware upgrade from version 1.01 to version 1.02)

Press the [OK] button.

Press the [OK] button.
The firmware is then upgraded.

Firmware upgrading takes about 2 minutes.

When this screen appears, the firmware update has been successfully completed.

STEP5 Check the upgraded firmware.

Check the firmware version.
The media used for the firmware upgrade should be reformatted before you use it for taking pictures again.